Making Evaluation Meaningful

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<p>Re-evaluate your perspective on teacher evaluation to truly transform school performance!</p> <p> </p> <p>The tools, strategies, and reflections in this book provide realistic solutions to the problem faced by many schools: meaningless evaluation. A considerable amount of time, energy, and money is spent on the teacher evaluation process, yet the question remains whether it is truly transforming the learning of teachers and, therefore, students. </p> <p> </p> <p>This practical guide shows how evaluation can become the tie that binds all school improvement activities together to:</p> Bring clarity and purpose to all educators making their roles more effective Improve teacher practice since they receive better support Increase student achievement and overall school culture <p>"For years, building leaders have been agonizing over teacher evaluations, pouring countless hours into a practice that consistently fails to produce the desired result; more meaningful conversations that produce improved quality instructional practices and increases in student achievement. In his book, Making Evaluation Meaningful, PJ Caposey shares a step by step framework filled with quick & easy to follow "Tips for Tomorrow," as well as detailed examples to help you shift your mindset and behave yourself to a more effective instructional leader. This book will leave you questioning your own evaluation system while at the same time inspiring you to re-commit the time and resources needed to help grow and develop your teachers."</p> <p>—Jimmy Casas, Principal and CEO</p> <p> </p> <p>" PJ Caposey, through a practitioner lens, has developed an incredible guide that not only helps to demystify the evaluation process, but also provide ready-to- use strategies to ensure reflection and growth are the result. In the end evaluation must be meaningful for both parties. This book will help get you there."</p> <p>—Eric Sheninger, Author/Consultant, Senior Fellow/Thought Leader</p> <p> </p> <p>"PJ Caposey has developed a great resource on teacher evaluation that actually provides realistic, encouraging, and supportive guidance instead of an arbitrary checklist!"</p> <p>—Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher, Author and Education Week Teacher advice blogger</p> Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento, CA